Resources
cooperative farming - a new guidebook for greenhorns
“It’s clear that we face common challenges. It’s also clear that by working together, we get more than just a solution to a problem: we get solidarity.” The Greenhorns presents Cooperative Farming, […]
the kelly kettle -- a trick we learned in the uk
For making mid-morning tea out in the field! Also known as a Storm Kettle, and offered by Lehman's and by KellyKettle.com (UK) The hollow kettle, made of double skinned aluminum, […]
a farm bill infographic too good not to pass on
If you have a tough time wrapping your head around Farm Bill legislation, check this out for a quick summary of what just got signed into law. http://www.youngfarmers.org/2014-farm-bill-passes-final-hurdle-signed-into-law/
hub camp: the nuts and bolts of local food distribution
Los Angeles, CA: Mar. 16 – 18, 2014 Davis, CA: Apr. 27-29, 2014 Practical training for the entrepreneurs and organizations building the New Food Economy. Walk away from Hub […]
subscribe to the greenhorns newsletter!
We highly encourage you, our blog readers, to join our e newsletter so that you hear about upcoming events, projects and much more! There are nice announcements of many kinds, […]
featured resource: CADE
CADE, the Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship is a non-profit organization established in 1991 with a mission to increase the number and diversity of successful farm enterprises and related […]
news from farmhack
Open Shops, 2013 Farm Hack stats, upcoming events and much more! Check out the latest newsletter HERE And stay in the loop by visiting the Farm Hack website often! [vimeo […]
educational opportunities in scotland's crofting community
Training The Scottish Crofting Federation offers a number of training opportunities, supported with funding from the Scottish Government's Skills Development Scheme and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Training is available for […]
new farmer resource map
we continue to work on datasets, but one important point: now you can become a " network member", and add your own dots! thank you to pete, ines, hallie and the whole […]
common sense
Commons Sense [pdf]: Co-operative place making and the capturing of land value for 21st century Garden Cities. This report, published by Co-operatives UK describes the huge potential of community land trusts and other forms of […]
rice ways of the gullah/geechee
A wealth of information here about the Gullah/Geechee & their Foodways, including a wonderful post on the "Rural Woman"
tool lending
[vimeo http://vimeo.com/21811545] The Sustainable Agriculture Tool Lending Library came to be through George O'Neal of Lil' Farm and his girlfriend Kelly Owensby: realizing how difficult it was for George, as […]
during these literary months
we highly recommend a few online archives of useful content https://openlibrary.org/ to find any book at a public library near you www.archive.org to find online books, movies, music.. and a copy of the […]
grazeful living map
http://preview.grazeful-living.com/ * CSA directory * Market vendor directory * Market product availability * Farm Facebook integration Available now is Facebook integration with many of the markets […]
small scale dairy supplies
At Bob-White Systems in South Royalton, VT, we aim to provide small farmers with access to affordable and appropriately scaled equipment (something that is hard to find outside the industrial large […]
another culture magazine about food
this one in berlin http://contemporaryfoodlab.com/
bluebird grain videos
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vVR5Pdufqs] A series of six videos about farming grains and healthy soils: http://www.youtube.com/user/BluebirdGrainFarms/videos
the new california water atlas
Amazing! http://ca.statewater.org/ The California Water Atlas, a book published in 1979, continues to inspire map-makers and water lovers alike. We are making a new version of this Atlas for our generation […]
Proper Procedure, if you find wild animals,
or orphaned animals-- on your land. Is to call the wildlife rehabilitation professionals. DO NOT FEED wild animals, this will cause them to be shot dead as they will now […]
agrarian investments
Making a profit off of real estate investment is no new thing, even when it comes to farmland. Land grabs make the land valuable without valuing the land. There are […]
the united watershed states of america
what if western states were defined by watersheds? http://communitybuilders.net/the-united-watershed-states-of-america/ The story begins with John Wesley Powell, the great one-armed adventurer and geologist. He was made famous for his successful runs […]
featured resources: enterprise budgets and a farmhack shop!
First, Ethan shares over 1,000 enterprise budgets! Read his piece, "The Power of Enterprise Budgets: Permaculture, Holistic Management, and Financial Planning". At the end, he's got this treasure trove: "In […]
allegheny mountain school fellowships
Deadline, December 15th Allegheny Mountain School Fellowships for 2014 Allegheny Mountain School is seeking nine inspiring individuals to participate in the fourth cohort of our 18 month fully-funded fellowship program. Applications […]
fare grange
Resource Highlight: Fare Grange We know farming is a special type of business. Farmers require attorneys with expertise that fits their particular operation, especially when they are producing sustainable, organic, local, […]
if you crave specifics on why Food Safety rules are terrible
In order to then join your voice to the choir of opposition. I suggest reading here. http://www.farmtoconsumer.org/news_wp/?p=12806#rule2
interested to know about fallout from japan?
Here is a wonderful source of information to keep you up at night. http://fairewinds.org/
rural punks
Rural Punk Magazine Call Out For Submissions Hey You! Rural Punk! We are creating a magazine just for us, the rural punks, back to the land skids, backwoods anarchists, etc! The […]
all watched over by machines of loving grace
All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace is a 2011 BBC documentary series by filmmaker Adam Curtis. The series argues that computers have failed to liberate humanity and instead have "distorted and simplified our view […]
finger lakes landlink!
Finger Lakes LandLink Farmers in the Finger Lakes region who need access to land, and landowners who wish to have their unused acreage farmed, now can be matched through Finger […]
harvesting opportunities in new york
The conference is coming right up! November 20! And they are offering discounted registration to beginning farmers. Interested farmers can contact the office directly at (518) 581-0078, newyork@farmland.org. Register Now! […]
farm hack press
Farm Hack by Courtney White, originally published by The carbon pilgrim | NOV 1, 2013 Welcome to the virtual coffee shop for agrarians! Pull up a laptop and join the conversation. Do you […]
gear made in america, a list
The American List There are a lot of brands listed and we have not vetted this list, but it's a start! American-made workwear brands, that we know of, include Round […]
farm hack south dakota!
Farm Hack South Dakota Friday, November 1 11 am to 4 pm Collaborative workshop with a tour of Cycle Farm, presentations by local farmers, break-out groups & a roundtable discussion, or […]
those canadians!
Notes from the field…Dearest Young Agrarian, We’ve got lots of exciting updates heading into the fall and winter season. From a newly updated website, release of our Land Linking Guide […]
small farmers journal, a great resource
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farm planning for women greenhorns, vermont
Whole Farm Planning for Women Beginning Farmers For women with two to 10 years in farm business management. Where: Lamoille County, VT Dates: Jan. 7, 21, Feb. 4, 18, March […]
for your business' sake
The wonderful folks at Law for Food have got a blog going with all sorts of resources and ideas. It's a wonderful place to start dabbling in research for your […]
farm hack press
Hacking the Fields: Crowdsourcing DIY Tools for Sustainable Farming In the brave new world of farm technology, communities are inventing new tools and cutting out Big Ag. For some farmers, […]
a great revision of a classic
A well-worn favorite on our bookshelf, Keeping A Family Cow, is out again in a revised and updated edition! Joann S. Grohman wrote the book back in the early 1970s, […]